Bethany Goodman, Wes’ Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

The wife of a disgraced Ohio Republican is a pro-life campaigner and former aide to a congressman. Wes Goodman has been married to his wife Bethany since 2012. The couple regularly touts their Christian values on social media. On November 15, Wes Goodman, who has represented Ohio’s 87th District since 2016, resigned after he was allegedly found having sex in his office with a man. The Columbus Dispatch reports that the alleged sex happened “weeks ago.” Wes Goodman’s resignation came after Ohio House Chief of Staff Mike Dittoe learned of the incident, according to the Dispatch’s report.

Here’s what you need to know about Mrs. Wes Goodman:

1. Goodman Is the Assistant Director at the March for Life Education & Defense Fund

According to her LinkedIn page, Goodman works as an assistant director at the March for Life and Defense Fund. Goodman writes, “I oversee the digital strategy for the March for Life Education and Defense Fund as well as our annual event which brings tens of thousands of people to Washington D.C. every year.” Goodman adds, “Additionally, I outreach to schools, organization, and churches to build the coalition efforts of the March for Life.”

Goodman also says on her LinkedIn that she is a volunteer board member for both Speak for the Unborn and Voice of Hope Pregnancy Centers. Among her likes on Facebook is a movie about Planned Parenthood titled Babies Are Murdered Here.

2. Goodman Is ‘Pro-Family Legislation’

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Between 2009 and 2013, Goodman worked for Congressman Bob Latta, according to her LinkedIn page. During her time in D.C., Goodman worked as legislative assistant. Goodman adds, “I developed a monthly family values e-newsletter that was sent to thousands of people in the Congressman’s district.” During her time in the capital, Goodman also worked at the Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center. Between 2008 and 2009, Goodman was a political intern for the National Republican Congressional Committee.

Before being elected as a state representative, Wes Goodman had been an aide to conservative and anti-LGBT rights Congressman Jim Jordan. The Human Rights Campaign has put Jones in their “Hall of Shame” over his attempts to block marriage equality in Ohio in 2014.

3. In 2015, the Couple Moved to Ohio & Got ‘Plugged Into Their New Community’

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Goodman, whose maiden name is Beck, moved to her husband’s district in 2015.

4. Goodman Was Acknowledged in a Book by Conservative Commentator Paul Kengor

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Goodman is a graduate of Grove City College in western Pennsylvania where she studied political science and history, according to her LinkedIn page.

5. In 2013, Wes Goodman Said that He & His Wife Believed in ‘Faith & Family’

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In a 2013 statement, Wes Goodman said, “Faith, family, service, stewardship, strong education, and investment in our local communities are what Ohioans value. My wife Bethany and I value those same things and are ready to get to work to serve you.” On November 17, Wes Goodman said in his resignation statement, “We all bring our owen struggles and our own trials into public life. That has been true for me, and I sincerely regret that my actions and choices have kept me from serving constituents and our state in a way that reflects the best ideals of public service. For those whom I have let down, I’m sorry. As I move onto the next chapter of my life, I sincerely ask for privacy, my family, and my friends.”

While Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberg said, “I was alerted to details yesterday afternoon regarding his involvement in inappropriate behavior related to his state office. I met with him later in the day where he acknowledged and confirmed the allegations. It became clear that his resignation was the most appropriate course of action for him, his family, the constituents of the 87th House District and this institution.”

On his now-removed campaign website, Wes Goodman wrote, “Healthy, vibrant, thriving, values-driven families are the source of Ohio’s proud history and the key to Ohio’s future greatness. The ideals of father and mother, a committed natural marriage, and a caring community are well worth pursuing and protecting.”